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Show Thursday, March 22,1979 THE BEAVER PRESS Professor Parowan Senior Builds Better Bridge A bridge constructed of an ounce of balsa wood, a piece of illustration board, a few pine blocks and some glue, which was able to withstand 2,812 newtons force, has been named the winner in a Southern Utah Siate College model bridge building contest. The winning bridge was constructed by Parowan High School KcKZncsc: senior Scott Adams. Adams was awarded a $25 cash prize and a scholarship to SUSC for his efforts. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Adams. Second and third place winnter in the sixth annual SUSC contest were John and Stanley Heaton, sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. LaMond Heaton, Orderville. Both are n xc: students at Valley High School. John, a ninth grader, was the second place winner with a bridge 2,543 newtons. withstanding Stanley, a sophomore, took third place with a structure that w withstood 2,528 newtons. new- "About four and one-hatons equal one pound pressure," Richard N. Kimball, Associate lf ZXK3B Tax Reminder You have until April 16, 1979, to file your 1978 Tax Return. DON'T BE LATE! "For your complete accounting and tax needs In the Beaver area." Havens' Accounting and Tax Service 240 West 100 North 438-526- 3 Cary Havens Beaver, Utah 84713 x of Engineering chine." Our Readers Tell Us. VF-- 9 mm" VJWj E3 n f, f m mm mm? v J ;rt t kiaSiii 1 iJ If r3 P4 Li 2 Becsons Celebrate 60 years 7 f People throughout the stats of Utah depend heavily on their community weekly newspapers for local information. Even though our readers watch television, listen to radio, read magazines and daily newspapers, over half of them still feel that the local weekly newspaper is an irfiportant part of their lives No where else can you read the names of your friends, neighbors, and children as they do and say things in and about your neighborhood. at SUSC, said. Kimball noted that this is the third year that the bridge building contest has been based on the metric system. "There were 16 high schools entered in the contest this year. Beaver High School had the largest number of students parti- cipating with 27 entries," he said. A total of 143 bridges were judged by a special testing machine which is taken to each participating school by members of the SUSC physical science faculty. Cash prizes are awarded for the first and second place winners at each school. In addition to the $25 grand prize, second and third place overall winners receive $15 and $10, respectively. Model bridge building, Kimball says, is an exercise which allows students to exercise their craftsmanship as well as testing their academic skills in math and science. "We've had very good response from area schools again this year," he said. "For some students, it's a rather traumatic experience to have the structures they've so carefully constructed destroyed by the testing ma- No other news organization takes the time to give you all of the accurate details about the city council, school board, community recreation programs, weddings, special anniversaries, school sports, and many other things that happen here. Keep up the reading habit. Be a better informed neighbor by reading this newspaper with your family. '51 4 of the people interviewed by a private research comtheir weekly pany during July said they considered newspaper the most important source of local news .The Bearer TvessM ON OUR WAY BY LOUIS LESSING (Continued from last week) Last week we left you at the dock on Antigua island. We have now boarded the boat and set sail for the Island of St. Thomas. By now, Roy being the sociable type that he is, has become acquainted with about half the people on the boat. There were two couples that we met that were from "over on the river." They owned a cattle auction that Roy deals with, and he allows that he financed their trip by being on one of the deals. We also met a Brannin fellow who said that his gather and grandfather were raised in Beaver. There were lots of people on the boat from the Eastern States around New York. In our travels we tried to spread the Gospel a bit, and we found out that our waiter, Coco, a native of Venezuela, had a Book of Mormon, which Vina and Annabell Cellulose Insulation Utah consumers trying to reduce soaring heating bills should beware of the exaggerated claims and price gouging that is going on in the State, the Utah Energy Office warns. The Office reports a noticeable increase in the number of complaints and inquiries about the installation of insulation, particularly cellulose insulation. The unusually cold winter and the availability of income tax credits have spurred the demand for insulation and, as a conse- quence, have increased the sumers have recognized the d opportunity for consumer fraud. The most common complaint received by the Energy Office's Hot Line has been about exaggerated claims of a given insulation's or how well the material insulates per inch. Many conimportance of buying insulation Taking the cue, by unscrupulous salesmen are now of misrepresenting the their product. One caller said that a company had tried to sell him a insulation with a cellulose-typof 14. The purported Energy Office checked with the manufacturer and found that th& iifstrlation'lftid an Rfvalue"6t only 3.8. And because of the alleged superiority, the company was selling the insulation at about twice the going price for comparable insulation. Another problem exists with insulations that are blown-i- n rather than laid in batts. If the blowers are adjusted to mix too much air with material, it will look like the desired amount of insulation, but will settle quickly, leaving inadequate amounts. Unlike most other insulation cellulose must be materials, treated with a fire retardant and can be dangerous if too little too much retardant is used. Insulation with inadequate retardant is an extreme fire hazard - it's just shredded paper - while too much of the highly acidic retardant can cause shorting of electrical wires by eating through the covering on the wire. If installed improperly, blown-i- n insulation can form large air pockets that collect moisture, causing damage to ceilings and wall paper. Also, if the insulation covers recessed lights or vent fan motors, the heat generated by these devices can't escape. The insulation may smolder and burn, or transfer the heat to an adjoining roof joist and start a fire. There are several steps that Utahns can take to avoid a dishonest or incompetent insulation contractor: 1. Know who he is. Get references. Call the Utah Energy Hot Line to see if anyone has complained about their service. 2. Get at least three bids. 3. Carefully inspect the work when completed, checking the empty bags or packaging to and measure the verify depth of the insulation. 4. Don't pay in advance, a 25 deposit is usually sufficient. 5. Obtain a certificate from the contractor stating that the work has been performed as described in his bid. 6. Be especially wary of claims that promise a specific dollar savings. Conditions may vary and such claims can be misleading. 7. Also be wary of phone or autographed. As the ship hit open water and began rocking pretty good, Roy began singing "Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham." On the morning of Feb. 23rd we arrived at the, beautiful green island ofjiti Thomas in the Virgin e salesmen. artists use this approach door-to-do- Rip-of- f to make a sale. The Utah Energy Hot Line is ready to answer any questions about insulation and can provide the information consumers need to avoid the potential problems that can be caused by misrepresented or improperly installed insulation. Utahns who feel they have been "ripped-of- f by an insulation company are directed to call the Utah Energy Hot Line and file a complaint. The Hot Line will assemble the complaints and refer them to the Attorney General's Office for possible legal action. The Utah Energy Hot Line phone number is toll free or in the Salt Lake area, ,wtiQs! We found out that the United States had purchased St. Thomas and St. Croix islands in 1917 (I think) for the sum of $25,000,000 which apparently was a bargain. They were purchased from the Danes. The island has self government, but the people cannot vote for the U.S. President. The island has good harbors filled with expensive yachts. The people are mainly English speaking. Columbus discovered this island on his second trip. We hired a taxi and took a tour back in the hills. The hills were thickly covered with coconut and banana trees. Many beautiful homes were built on the steep hillsides. Nearly all of them had water traps built on top to catch the rain water. Many of the hills had been cleared and cemented to catch the rain water for cullinary use. There was also a large plant for the ocean water. We visited the immense castle built by the pirate Blue Beard. There were cannons placed on each side for protection. We found out that Blue Beard had seven wives and did away with all of them, but the 8th one was a bit more cagy and "knocked the old boy off." I think this story began to put ideas in Roy's head. We headed back for the boat past the white, sandy beaches where there is plenty of room for swimming and sunbathing and the water is crystal clear. ' It is surprising the number of Canadian banks that are found on these islands. Myrl was perturbed that I didn't bring along a few Canadian dollar bills that she has in her possession as they don't seem to be much esteemed in the States. After seeing the countryside, the taxi driver took us back to the town of Charlotte Amalie. The town has many shady parks and various historical spots. It is a great place to relax. We then returned to where our boat was anchored. And prepared for the last leg of our cruise. On February 24th we were back where we started at San Juan, Puerto Rico. Before we could board the plane for our flight back to the states, we had to go through the customs office. The officer in charge noticed a bulge in the small bag I was carrying for Vina and insisted that I open it. I didn't know what it might be and was a little nervous, but it turned out to be a shell, so he was satisfied. He then inquired if I had any liquor. I told him "No, that we were Mormons and didn't drink." He roared with laughter and in broken English said, "We have lots of Mormons come through last week. I didn't have to open the big bags which would have been a didaster. I would have never crammed the junk all back in. We boarded the big plane and headed for Miamo, Florida, our next stop, where we would We were going back by a different route than the one we ' came by. The pilot never announced the Go-on- ." l. 581-542- Wiesbaden, Germany (AIIINC) March 20 Spec. 4 Perry H. Smittenaar of Beaver, Utah, recently was assigned as an infantryman with the 22nd Infantry in Wiesbaden, Germany. Smittenaar is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerardus H. Smittenaar of 2901 Sheraton St., Wheaton, Maryland. His wife, RoxAnn, lives in Beaver, Utah. ; many Mexicans in Salt Lake. Most of them were chattering in Spanish and a lot of the young bloods were full of "grog." There were five policemen hanging around to see that things didn't A loud Mexican get out of hand. band was playing and everyone was dancing. The brides mother even asked me to dance, and, of course, being a sport, I took a chance. Anyone who wanted to could' dance with the bride but had to It pin a greenback on her veil. was solid with covered money. Doesn't sound like a bad idea. Then they stood in a circle and everyone, including Dale, Terri and I, showered them with loose change. Then they were on their knees and the father was giving the bride away amid bitter tears of many of the relatives. Now they said the groom could take the bride home. When Roy heard of the proceedings at the wedding he was peeved that we hadn't taken him along. The next day after an trip, we were back to the snow and slush. Now I know I'm no Dan Valentine, so in writing this article I didn't attempt to do any masterpiece, so forgive all the dangling participles and misspelled words.. I hope "Old Ichabod", a name I tacked on Roy when he was a basketball star at Beaver High, will forgive me for "leaning" on him a little heavily, but he is a "character" and deserves a little recognition. He even had a native kid in one of the islands talked into coming back with him to work on the but Mildred rebelled ranch, against the idea. See you ajain if we ever take another trip. Deadline Nears For Stud Tires March 31 is the last day that; motorists in Utah will be allowed to use studded snow tires. According to Utah state law, studded snow tires may be used from October 15th through March 31st. There is no provision within state statutes to extend this deadline. Motorists who drive with the studded snow tires after the March 31 deadline are subject to a citation for a misdemeanor violation which could result in a fine. Motorists may, of course, continue to use snow $299 tires. "Merry-go-round- s K. Lee Smith Funeral Director All Funeral Trusts and Burial Plans are honored at 100 Value at Olpin Mortuary no matter when or through whom they were originally contracted. (Olpi ittnrtitaru 50 West 100 North. Beaver, Utah 438-265- 1 I SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM , THE BEAVER PRESS COUNTY SEAT NEWSPAPER EST. 1904 Don't Wait! Mail to: until Tuesday noon to submit articles for the paper. Tuesday Is DEADLINE! the last minute possible. We can do a better job with your articles and ads if we have more time to prepare them. THE BEAVER PRESS P. O. Box 351 Beaver, Nam (please print) UT 84713 . Street Address COUNTY SEAT NEWSPAPER City. "Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain Your local community newspaper Member of Utah Press Association speed we are going by miles per hour, but rather comparing it to the speed of sound. He announced that we were flying from 80 to 80 percent the speed of sound. Being a little rusty on my mathematics I didn't know how fast we were going. The pilot announced we were flying over the Bahamas, but we couldn't see them for the could cover. The great, billowy clouds looked like you could step out and walk on them. We browsed through the airport at Miami while the plane and were on our way again. The pilot received word of big storms and bad weather ahead so in all began the manuvering directions to avoid the turbulence. He explained the turbulence as being like two big rivers of water coming together and causing "white water." He reported that one place near where we were had gone up to an elevation of 50,000 feet to avoid the storm and had lost control of the plane. We never began what happened to it after that, but it didn't help my nerves any. When our place again began jumping around I told Myrl, "Boy, I neglected to see Arlo about insurance before we left." Then I consoled myself with the fact that if the plane crashed, the insurance would do me no good personally anyway. We kept going northeast to avoid the storms and wound up going over Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, MississipIllinois, then pi, Kentucky, headed west over Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming following the old pioneer trail, and finally good old Utah. It sure seemed like the long way around to me, and during all that distance, not once did we see land. I always like to see the scenery but sure missed on this one. During the flight we were wined and dined regularly. Booze was served to those who needed a little "tranquilizer," but we good Mormons had to depend on soda pop. By the time we reached Salt Lake many of the passengers were feeling no pain. About the time were were over Springfield, the stewardess Illinois, an nounced that the food had been depleted but there were plenty of mini bottles left. Since we had paid for them, we figured we had just as well bring one or two back strictly for medicinal purposes for some good buddy who might have a real bad toothache or some " other ailment. As we finally zeroed in towards the Salt Lake Airport, the first thing we saw were the lights of the ski resorts. It appeared that people were skiing even though it was quite dark. When we landed at the airport there was a great reunion as nearly all our families were there to greet us. You would have thought we had been gone for years. The next step was to try to procure our luggage. They have a " and all the big luggage comes down a chute and lands on the "whirling dervish." When yours comes around you're supposed to grab it. I grabbed one four times that looked like mine and began wondering if mine would ever come. Then all of a sudden a great roar arose ' from the crowd. Happy day, Vina's lost luggage appeared on the scene and was greeted with great jubilation.- Finally mine showed up, but it was so heavy I nearly went around with the wheel before subdueing it. One thing that surprised me was that there were nearly as many cartons of Puerto Rico rum coming down the chute as there were suit cases. Since the night was young, Annabell and Vina had been taken care of by relatives, Roy and Mildred had been delivered to a hotel, I decided to go to a Mexican wedding party that Dale and Terri had been invited to. Myrl was too "pooped" to go. The wedding was between a white boy and a Mexican girl, and different than anything I had ever witnessed. The wedding had taken place that morning at eleven and it was now nearly midnight and everyone was going strong. I didn't know there were that dealing." .Stats, Zip. 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